They are characterizing it as an altercation between several drunk and/or drinking fans, implying that they include Latos in that crowd. Several people were ejected from the ballpark, including a couple of people with her. They have said that if anyone wishes to privately press charges they may. That process is more akin to a traffic ticket situation and won’t lead to any arrests.

runhigh – you may be looking at having your “internet privileges revoked” since, you know – you fail to catch the sarcasm in my post as well.

cur68 - Oct 2, 2013 at 7:35 PM

Something about this little exchange gladdens my heart this damp Wednesday. The way certain parties are attempting to cover their asses, having grossly failed to get the obvious. The clever use of hyperbole. The blustering. I grin every time I read it.

I obviously have no idea what happened here. But I have a very very hard time believing that she is a 100% innocent victim and did absolutely nothing to escalate the incident. I’ve been to millions (give or take) games and concerts and have encountered plenty of drunk and obnoxious people. Yet, I’ve never ever even been close to being involved in an altercation. I walk away and go on with my life.

Again, I having no idea what happened. But, I’d venture to say that Dallas took an alcohol fueled “oh no she di’nt” attitude, which escalated things instead of walking away, which would have ended things.

Even if she did do some talking, that’s not really an excuse for assault. Someone attacks someone else, they should be arrested every time – if they were justified, that’s something the court can sort out. Otherwise it promotes the idea that stadium violence is just to be expected, and encourages more in the future.

There’s no excuse for assault. I just doubt that she’s telling the whole story. And a more level-headed person would have avoided the whole ordeal.

drone501 - Oct 3, 2013 at 12:35 AM

maybe she was soliciting. her husbands in the dugout. what the hell is she doing in a bar in the stadium. she has the right to do or go anywhere she wants but some things you don’t do when you look like a hooker. her husband is probably asking her a lot of questions.

If they don’t dispute she was hit in the head…how are there no arrests? Unless she hit someone first and the other person was defending herself, that doesn’t make any sense. I don’t care what she said or didn’t say, punching someone in the head is assault.

Under Pennsylvania law, police can’t arrest people for fights that warrant only misdemeanor charges like simple assault or summary citations. That’s why. Mrs. Latos has been given the information of who hit her and is free to press charges if she wishes. It’s entirely up to her at this point.

Also of note, the scuffle included 20 to 30 people, some of whom were ejected from the stadium (including the woman who allegedly hit Mrs. Latos and two of Latos’ companions). It took place in a bar, where everyone was drinking. It involved multiple Reds fans and Bucs fans. Mrs. Latos had no visible marks and refused medical treatment. This was not a one-on-one situation like she is implying. This was a large group mixing it up.

I am always skeptical of anyone using a form of social media to prove a point in an arguement. It is suppose to be social, light and care-free. Too many people post crap statements believeing we are involved in the conversation they are conducting in their head. And really, if you are sauced, just stay off it.

Always better to be thought a fool, then posting and to removeing all doubt.

We’ve all been to live sporting events. You have to want to get into a fight to do so. If you go and mind your own business, odds are nothing will happen even if you do root for the visitors. You go and mouth off and look for trouble, good chance you’re going to find it.

Had the opportunity to communicate with her through twitter and she came across as a smart articulate girl who seems genuinely upset at the media spin of this incident. I hope she can get through this and justice prevails. Always a fucked up thing when a bunch of classless clowns beat up a hot chick.